Pedagogical evaluation of a web based training in embryology : a study of image-text combinations

Complete Reference:
Platteaux, H. & al. (2002). Pedagogical evaluation of a web based training in embryology : a study of image-text combinations. in Flückiger F. et al (eds.). Proceedings of the 4th International Conference on New Educational Environment. Lugano May 8th-11th. pp. 2.1/43-46.

Key Words:
Web-Based Training (WBT), Embryology, Pedagogical evaluation, Image-text combinations

Abstract:
The WBT project aims at creating a web-based course in embryology to first and second year medical students. The learning efficiency of this courseware is improved by a continuous formative pedagogical evaluation. This paper presents a study about the ways text and images are combined into the courseware prototype to favour learning. A literature analysis, from psychopedagogical experimental results on reading task memorisation and comprehension, indicates general choices to be made for these image-text combinations. A second analysis, based on a questionnaire given to students in medicine, is aimed at determining the perception that students have of the chosen combinations.

Complete Document:
http://nte.unifr.ch/IMG/pdf/cvs_embryo_icnee02_article.pdf